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Do you know I am lonely? Do you know I am trembling inside? Do you know I'm ordinary? Do you know who I am? These are brave questions Angela Thomas asked God - and questions you might have found yourself asking. She recorded her questions and God's answers in her newest book, Do You Know Who I Am? (Howard Books, ISBN# 978-1439160701) A panel of WBCL staff women joins Angela on the journey of asking these questions, hearing God's answers, and sharing their responses during today’s Mid-Morning. Find out why the secret to being known and loved lies in an intimate understanding of who God is.

It's that morning coffee you can't do without. Or how about being connected to your Blackberry 24/7? Maybe it's a constant need to take advantage of the latest sale at your favorite retail store. Are your desires overriding your needs? Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of "Gotta Have It!" says each of us has a "never enough" activity, food, or behavior - and we're tempted to throw a grown-up tantrum when we don't get it. Discover the truth that is hiding behind your secret desires and how God is longing to fulfill your true needs.

We all struggle with angry feelings. How do you show anger? Are you a Spewer, a Stuffer, or a Leaker? Dr. Becca Johnson, author of �Overcoming Emotions That Destroy" (Baker, ISBN # 0-8010-7213-0), helps you identify your anger "face," gives you tools for discovering the real reason for your anger, and turns to the Bible for God's anger management plan.

Why is it so difficult for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse to tell? How can the women in their lives love and assist them on the journey toward healing? CSA survivor Cecil Murphey, author of "When a Man You Love Was Abused" (Kregel, ISBN # 0-8254-3353-3), and counselor John Lovitt answer both questions and yours on today's "Mid-Morning."

Do you ever feel completely misunderstood? Taken for granted? Stressed out taking care of everyone else while nobody pays attention to your needs? If you're like most women, your answer is a resounding "yes!" And Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of "The Women's Guide to Managing Your Anger" (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-3314-8), wouldn't be surprised if these feelings often result in anger. He joins Char during Wednesday's "Mid-Morning" to explain the role of anger, how it can be overcome when necessary, and how it can even be used in a positive way in our lives.

Intimacy with God is not on pause until we can carve out serene aromatic spaces and control our calendars: intimacy can be realized in every gloriously messy moment of each unpredictable day. Alicia Britt Chole, author of "Intimate Conversations" (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3289-9), spiritual mentor, and not to mention wife and mother of three, leads you on a gentle, encouraging and accessible journey toward a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God during Wedesday's encore Mid-Morning. Originally aired Feb. 3, 2010.

Every woman needs a safe place...a quiet place to scream, and friends to dress her wounds. Sistahs who won't cringe at the truth, who are willing to walk by her side, who will listen to her stories, and who will offer balm to heal her wounds. Marilynn Griffith, author of "SistahFaith" (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4391-5277-5), shares how her sistahs helped her let go of the shame of her past, and offers advice on how to gather your own group of sistahs.

Every woman has secrets-some she keeps from others, some even from herself. Dr. Jill Hubbard dives back into her book The Secrets Women Keep (Nelson, ISBN # 0-7852-2816-0) for a closer look at the reasons why women keep secrets, and offers three ways to shed the secret-keeping habit. The result? Feeling comfortable in your own skin and fully experiencing the love and grace of Christ to live the life He has to offer.

While the economy and overall morale of our country is being threatened, there is still light at the end of the tunnel because Jesus Christ is our hope. We're curious. How are you being encouraged and in what ways are you experiencing hope in these troubling times? Join Char and Lynne Wednesday on Mid-Morning as we encourage each other by praising Christ for being our One True Hope!

How do you plan to equip and release future generations with the gospel of Christ? What, you haven't given this any thought? You're not alone. Dr. Mitchell Kruse explains why we shrink from our calling to be in Christ to instruct, and unpacks the apostle Paul's three habits that can empower us to equip and release future generations with the gospel of Christ.

In Mere Christians, Andrew Lazo explores the powerful influence of C.S. Lewis's writings on famous, and not-so-well-known, Christians. What books have rocked your faith world? Not books that you've simply liked; but books that have sparked a beginning or changed the course of your spiritual journey? Call in and share your story on Wednesday's open phone lines' Mid-Morning.

The marriage rate in the United States has dropped dramatically in the last decade, resulting in the oldest and largest singles population in our nation's history. Why are significant numbers of singles steering clear of marriage? In "The Singlehood Phenomenon" (NavPress, ISBN # 1-57683-884-6), Drs. Beverly and Tom Rodgers explore the top ten reasons singles are opting not to marry (fear of getting hurt, concern the marriage will fail, wanting the perfect mate-to name three), and offer solid truths and principles for overcoming internal or culturally-driven barriers to marriage.

Want a free copy of the movie "Amazing Grace" to show at your church? Find out how to get yours on today's "Spots and Spotlights" that also features Birthday Wishes, a ministry that provides birthdays cakes for homeless children; Backyard Harvest, an organization that gives the surplus of anyone's garden to families in need; and the Amber Alert Registry, a step toward protecting your child before an emergency.

While the economy and overall morale of our country is being threatened, there is still light at the end of the tunnel because Jesus Christ is our hope. We're curious. How are you being encouraged and in what ways are you experiencing hope in these troubling times? Join Char and Lynne Wednesday on Mid-Morning as we encourage each other by praising Christ for being our One True Hope!

Christian psychologist and counselor Kim Eckert found herself addressing and readdressing the same core issues with her female clients: relational wounds, body image, negative self-talk, and forming healthy relationships, to name just a few. She longed for a practical Christian book that would supplement the instruction and insights offered during counseling. The problem was she couldn't find one, so she wrote it herself: "Stronger than You Think" (InterVarsity, ISBN # 0-8308-3373-3). On today's encore Mid-Morning experience the wise counsel that's helped numerous women find wholeness without having to be perfect!

Over 192,000 men in the United States will learn that they have prostate cancer during this year. And nearly 28,000 of them will die from the disease. During today's Mid-Morning Dr. Eastlund and Dr. Urban will answer questions about prostate cancer. And they will explain how becoming involved in a support group can help men and their families journey through this difficult time.

While the economy and overall morale of our country is being threatened, there is still light at the end of the tunnel because Jesus Christ is our hope. We're curious. How are you being encouraged and in what ways are you experiencing hope in these troubling times? Join Char and Lynne Wednesday on Mid-Morning as we encourage each other by praising Christ for being our One True Hope!

Given the fallen nature of the heart and the complexities of personalities, conflict is an unavoidable aspect of ministry, including any women's ministry. How should we deal with our emotions when other women are insensitive, manipulative, or just mean? Sue Edwards, co-author of "Leading Women Who Wound" (Moody, ISBN # 0-8024-8153-5), explains the personality traits and character issues that set women up for problems, and offers specific strategies for being a peacemaker, even with combative and difficult women.

Mentoring - it's a buzz word we often hear and dismiss because we think it's too complex to take on. Think again! Connie Witt and Cathi Workman, co-authors of "That Makes Two of Us" (Group, ISBN# 978-0-7644-3828-8), say mentoring is not complicated and can happen whenever two women are together. It's inviting someone to join you where you're at right now - just as you are and is as easy as going out for coffee, taking a walk, or visiting your favorite store. Join Char, Connie, and Cathi during Thursday's encore Mid-Morning and learn how you can make a positive difference simply by being available, ready to listen & share, and willing to walk through life situations with another person.

Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life ministry is expanding to a whole new level with a multimedia platform built on the theme, "Your Life Matters" in their fresh off the press magazine, "Purpose Driven Connection". Learn all about it during July's edition of Spots and Spotlights on Mid-Morning with Char Binkley. Plus get details about the Men's Super Jam Outdoor Concert from Scott Cummings and gear up to send your kids off to college as Toni Patrick shares "101 Things To Do with Ramen Noodles" (Gibbs Smith, ISBN# 978-1-58685-735-6) and Daphne Oz gives the secret to a successful "Dorm Room Diet" (New Market, ISBN# 1557046859).

The evidence is incontrovertible: aerobic exercise physically transforms our brains for peak performance-and on today's Mid-Morning Dr. John Ratey explains how. The Harvard Medical School professor and author of Spark (Little, Brown and Company, ISBN # 0-426-22460-6) explores the connection between exercise and the brain, presenting startling new research to prove that exercise is truly the best defense against everything from mood disorders to ADHD to menopause to Alzheimer's.

Women keep secrets-from friends and loved ones, even from themselves. So what are the secrets? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Hubbard draws from a survey of two thousand women to reveal "The Secrets Women Keep" (Nelson, ISBN # 0-7852-2816-5). Tune in to hear one (or more) of your secrets spoken aloud. Dr. Hubbard will walk you through the steps for releasing your secrets, so you can finally live a life of freedom, where you're the same on the outside as you are on the inside.

While the economy and overall morale of our country is being threatened, there is still light at the end of the tunnel because Jesus Christ is our hope. We're curious. How are you being encouraged and in what ways are you experiencing hope in these troubling times? Join Char and Lynne Wednesday on Mid-Morning as we encourage each other by praising Christ for being our One True Hope!

It's frustrating following a diet only to end up failing in the end-losing that same 20 pounds over and over again. But now Dr. Joe Klemczewski puts an end to yo-yo dieting by giving you what you need most: control through knowing your own metabolism. The co-author of "The Diet Docs Guide to Permanent Weight Loss" (Harvest House, ISBN # 0-7369-2465-8) unpacks The Diet Docs complete metabolic plan on today's Mid-Morning.

While portraying Jesus in the film "The Gospel of Matthew", Bruce Marchiano grasped how Jesus' pure love for women gives them a new vision of who God created them to be. He shares his insights in "Jesus, the Man Who Loved Women" (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4175-4397-8), the first of today's "Author! Author!" interviews. Local author Janet Dean discusses her second novel, "Courting the Doctor's Daughter" (Steeple Hill, ISBN # 0-373-82812-8). Helen Cepero unpacks "Journaling as a Spiritual Practice" (InterVarsity Press, ISBN # 0-8308-3519-5). Greg Singleton, co-author of "Setting Up Stones" (New Hope, ISBN # 1-59669-219-7), offers practical and creative ways to develop your child's faith. And Kevin Williams provides an up-close-and-personal look at Amish life and cooking in "The Amish Cook at Home" (Andrews McMeel, ISBN # 0-7407-7372-3), written with Lovina Eicher.